Your cozy cabin getaway at The Lodges at Eagles Nest: a second-floor apartment over a private garage, 3.1 miles from Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Light the wood-burning fireplace, step out to a small walk-out deck for two, and walk 5 minutes to zip lines, courts, and trails. Dinner is 2 miles away at the new Epic Chophouse, with long views across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sleeps 4 with a full bed, a twin, and a twin foldout. Dogs welcome. Great for summer hikes, fall color, and ski weekends.
Welcome to your Blue Ridge hideaway
Trade the southern heat for cool mountain air, or settle in for a ski weekend. This charming apartment sits inside The Lodges at Eagles Nest, a gated mountain community about 6 miles up from downtown Banner Elk. Camp Eagles Nest's zip lines, playgrounds, courts, and trails are a 5-minute walk from your door.
The space
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, studio-style apartment on the second floor above the garage, reached by stairs. Often called an "in-law suite."
- 864 sq ft with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and oversized windows that fill the room with light.
- A small walk-out deck off the living area, with room for two.
- First-floor game room with bar shuffleboard.
- Private one-car garage for your use.
Sleeping arrangements (up to 4 guests)
- Bedroom: one full bed.
- Living room: one twin bed and one twin memory foam foldout, great for kids.
- Linens and towels provided for 3 guests.
Comforts of home
- Kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, and cooking basics. No dishwasher.
- Brewed and Keurig coffee makers.
- New all-in-one washer/dryer, handy for longer stays.
- Free high-speed WiFi for remote work and streaming.
- Two smart TVs with Roku and streaming apps, plus Spectrum cable.
- Firewood provided on site.
Slow down
Roast s'mores around the fire pit under the stars. Summer stays cool, fall turns the hills bright with color, and winter makes this your ski base.
Steps from Camp Eagles Nest (5-minute walk)
Climbing tower, zip lines, an obstacle course with balance beam and netted bridge, tennis and pickleball courts, 4 basketball courts, a soccer field, disc golf, a gaga ball pit, a ball field, and trailheads.
Around Eagles Nest (about 2 miles)
- Great Camp: Epic Chophouse, with long views over the Blue Ridge Mountains and reservations for Eagles Nest guests. Also a Dollar General for groceries, a BBQ pavilion and grill, playground, climbing tower, archery, ropes course, sand volleyball, 2 tennis courts, and an outdoor amphitheater with summer concerts May through October.
- North Pavilion: ball field, basketball court, dog park, sledding and snow tubing hill, a large outdoor fire pit with mountain views, walking trails, woodland trails for hiking, biking, and ATVs, and a seasonal grille. The Sportsman Lodge has a 70" TV and an indoor log fire.
- Eagles Nest Winery: about 4 miles away, in a reclaimed 1890s barn (separate fee).
The neighborhood
The cabins sit inside the gates, about 1 mile from the main road.
- Beech Mountain Resort is under 4 miles by the back road. Sugar Mountain is a short drive.
- Grandfather Mountain, Linville Gorge, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are nearby.
- Hiking, gem mining, fishing, and UTV/ATV rentals year-round.
- Blowing Rock and Boone are a short drive.
- About 2 hours from Charlotte and Greensboro, and 3 hours from Raleigh and Greenville.
What guests say
- "Everything was exactly as described in the listing."
- "Outstanding job of stocking the cabin with anything you may need."
- "Absolutely beautiful and safe for a couple looking to getaway or for families looking for outdoor activities."
- "The amenities within Eagles Nest are perfect for everyone. There's an area dedicated for children with toys and sport gear and large fields for a game of soccer."
House rules and requests
- Up to 4 overnight guests.
- 1 dog welcome ($100 pet fee). No cats, please. Keep dogs off the furniture and beds.
- No smoking or vaping, and no events.
- Check-in after 4 PM. Checkout by 10 AM.
- There's no curbside trash pickup, and bears are active here, so please don't leave trash on the property.
Before you head out
- There's no dishwasher, so please wash, dry, and put away your dishes.
- One kitchen bag can stay in the kitchen can. Please take any other trash to the community dumpster at Great Camp, about 2 miles away.
- Gather used towels in the shower.
- If you used the fireplace, make sure the fire is completely out. Please leave the ashes for us.
- Lock up when you leave.
Good to know
- One other cabin shares the 3-acre lot, fire pit, and outdoor parking. It can be booked separately if you need more space.
- Two exterior security cameras on the deck of the main cabin. No cameras inside.
- 4x4 or AWD required in winter, and tire chains when there's snow or ice. Guests are responsible for their own transportation.
- If anything isn't right when you arrive, send us photos and we'll take care of it.